We spent Christmas in a beautiful setting, Skeleton Lake at Grandpa Ed's cabin. It was a white Christmas, stunning because we watched the snow falling for most of the weekend oh so beautiful!!!!! When we arrived Grandpa surprised everyone with a side-by-side that has four seats, with seat belts.....yeah it can fit our whole family. We are literally able to pull out of the garage and hit the trails, drive down onto the lake or cruise along the road. So fun! The temperature while chilly was so doable which allowed for lots of outside riding and playing. On Christmas Eve we were out for a spin on the frozen lake and the ice was just the coolest! It was a blast!!!
For the last few years I have managed to find little foam nativities that the girls and I can build on Christmas Eve, this year's was super cool because with a light behind this nativity it looked like it had stained glass. It is pretty special getting to be together with those we love the most. Found matching pj's because super cool right?! Even found a little sweater for Radio so he matched too!
Sprinkling the reindeer food before bed, setting out a snack for Santa and then reading from Luke.
Lots of smiles from Grandpa Ed.
Christmas morning is always full of excitement and the smiles are priceless! Santa managed to find us even at the lake. We could call this 'the year of the panda' as Stella's morning photo will attest.
Such a great time together! After gift opening, breakfast and getting the turkey in the oven we all ventured back outside. Oh but in the morning we tried a new breakfast recipe, PULT a swedish potatoe dumpling that Ed's mother use to make. It turned out good for our first try and Ed was so pleased! But most of the day was either spent outside or eating hahaha.
Yeah for family togetherness, traditions new/old and enjoying the beautiful world we live in! A picturesque Christmas at the lake.
~ Mrs. P
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